Fire Steps

It was the hardest night for sleeping.

Hardwood floor, bamboo-made beds and a single pillow. It was this moment that Asher realized their host wasn’t the friendliest. It’s like a formula for disaster. They were given beds, yes, but the beds aren’t as accommodating and comfortable. Asher’s also creaked each time he moved. That’s why he preferred to lay down a blanket on the floor and chose it to lay down.

It was more comfortable than the bed, he thought. And then, he opened the window… even now, he was still thinking of his little sister Alora. It was brother love, he knew… thinking of her welfare and whether she was treated right by the Great Alpha.

There were only a few stars on the sky tonight, making the surroundings gloomy and dark. It was eerie even, Asher wasn’t a great believer of the moon goddess but he doesn’t deny her existence as well. If they were right, then she may be lonely tonight. No stars to give illumination.

However, Asher couldn’t help but think that this is l